Wash with Wally: A Sticky Situation
Originally posted – Oct 29, 2012 Can you tell me how to remove yellow wood glue from a pair of cotton pants? I haven’t found anything that will work. There are a couple of ways to remove glue. In some instances, depending on the type of adhesive, you can...Wash with Wally: Should Tipping Be Allowed?
Originally posted – Jun 27, 2012 I’m considering starting a drop-off laundry service. Should I allow my customers to tip my attendants, or is this a bad idea? It’s not a bad idea at all. If your customers want to tip your attendants, that’s...Wash with Wally: Washer Efficiency, Grease Stains and More…
I had one of my stack dryers burn on the inside. I don’t know what caused it. Help! There are a number of factors that could be responsible for this occurrence – chemicals still in the clothing after the wash cycle, a lighter in one of the pockets,...Wash with Wally: What to Consider Before Adding Drop-Off Drycleaning
Originally posted – Aug 13, 2012 I have a coin laundry and am interested in adding a drop-off drycleaning business. Can you give me any suggestions regarding things I might need to know and/or do before adding this to my current operation? First of all, you have...Wash with Wally: Is It Time to Buy New Equipment?
Originally posted – Apr 05, 2012 I really need to purchase some new washers and dryers for my store. I’m constantly repairing the machines I have. In addition, the parts bills are killing me. However, because of the uncertain economy, I’m not sure...
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